Code::Blocks Reviews & Product Details

Code::Blocks is a free, open-source, cross-platform Integrated Development Environment (IDE) designed primarily for C, C++, and Fortran programming. Developed in C++ using the wxWidgets GUI toolkit, it offers a consistent look and feel across various operating systems, including Windows, Linux, and macOS. Its modular architecture, based on plugins, allows users to extend its functionality to meet diverse development needs. Key Features and Functionality: - Compiler Support: Code::Blocks supports multiple compilers, including GCC (MinGW/GNU GCC), MSVC++, Clang, Digital Mars, Borland C++ 5.5, and Open Watcom. - Build System: It features a fast, custom build system that eliminates the need for makefiles, supports parallel builds to utilize multiple CPU cores, and allows for multi-target projects and workspaces combining multiple projects. - Debugger Integration: The IDE interfaces with GNU GDB and supports MS CDB (with some limitations). It offers full breakpoint support, including code and data breakpoints with conditions and ignore counts, displays local function symbols and arguments, provides user-defined watches, call stack, disassembly, custom memory dump, thread switching, and CPU register views. - User Interface: Features include customizable syntax highlighting, code folding for various file types, a tabbed interface, code completion, a class browser, smart indenting, one-key swapping between header and source files, an open files list for quick navigation, external customizable tools, and to-do list management with support for multiple users. Primary Value and User Solutions: Code::Blocks provides a versatile and extensible development environment that caters to the needs of programmers working with C, C++, and Fortran. Its support for multiple compilers and platforms ensures flexibility, while the plugin-based architecture allows for customization and scalability. The efficient build system and comprehensive debugging tools streamline the development process, enhancing productivity. By offering a free and open-source solution, Code::Blocks makes professional-grade development tools accessible to a wide range of users, from beginners to experienced developers.

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Karan D.

Software Developer

Computer Software

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

2/20/2018

"Best for Coding Practices"

4.5/5

What do you like best about Code::Blocks?

1) Faster Debugger

2) Light weight and smooth performance

3) Syntax checking

4) Code suggestions

5) Graphic design with C and C++

6) Installation Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Code::Blocks?

1) Crashing problems

2) Interface can be better

3) Advance features can be add

4) Plugin functionalities Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Jagtar G.

DevOps Engineer

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

2/7/2018

"Awesome for learners"

4.5/5

What do you like best about Code::Blocks?

1) Easy to use

2) Lightweight

3) Very smooth performance

4) Code breakpoints

5) best for C++

6) Free and open source Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Code::Blocks?

1) Not a IDE for advanced level

2) Missing Multicore compilation

3) Interface can be improved Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Computer Software

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

11/13/2017

"Pretty good"

4/5

What do you like best about Code::Blocks?

This program is really easy to download. It also comes with its own c/c++ compiler which is awesome! Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Code::Blocks?

I do not like how it is not user-friendly. When you are booting up the program you have to go through a tedious series of steps to create a new project. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Rebecca H.

CEO

Computer Games

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

10/31/2016

"Not quite finished, but getting close"

4/5

What do you like best about Code::Blocks?

This is an excellent alternative to XCode on MacOSX, and the only real cross platform IDE that is hosted on Linux, MacOSX and Windows. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Code::Blocks?

My command line build tools cause Code::Blocks to consistently crash when trying to build a project from the command line. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Recommendations to others considering Code::Blocks:

One of the best features is that this is fully open sourced, so if the team stops development, you can take over the project and customize it to your own needs. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Code::Blocks solving and how is that benefiting you?

I wanted a true C++ based IDE that runs on all three major operating system platforms, this solves the problem nicely! Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Micheal G.

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

3/31/2016

"Cross-platform IDE for small projects"

3/5

What do you like best about Code::Blocks?

Code::Blocks is a cross-platform IDE, which means the same workflow can be used for many different operating systems. As such, users can feel more comfortable developing for almost any platform they wish to target.

Code::Blocks is entirely free and open-source, so any changes you wish to make to the underlying systems is possible, and any bugs you'd like fixed can be done by anyone.

Finally, Code::Blocks has a strong plugin system, as well as extensive configurability, meaning you can adjust whatever you with to make without re-compiling the program itself. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Code::Blocks?

Although it is a fully-functioning IDE, it does not support large projects very well. It can be awkward to manage large amounts of files across online repositories, making it less suitable for larger projects than, for example, Visual Studio.

The user interface is very dated. Although this is an aesthetic problem, it can be remarkably distracting and off-putting when you have to use it for long periods of time. A cleaner version of the user interface would make the program more accessible and look more up-to-date.

Finally, Code::Blocks' support is rather lacking due to the open-source nature. Official support is sub-optimal, in my opinion, and many users use different versions of the software, which occasionally makes solving issues a problem. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Recommendations to others considering Code::Blocks:

I would recommend using another IDE for large projects. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Code::Blocks solving and how is that benefiting you?

I was using Code::Blocks to develop indie games on multiple platforms. I use more than one operating system to code and develop software for, so having a cross-platform IDE was the optimal solution for ease-of-development. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

9/3/2016

"Very good code editor"

3.5/5

What do you like best about Code::Blocks?

- free

- works many OS Windows, Linux etc

- customizable with plugins

- supports many compilers and many languages

- supports all of what you would expect from an IDE, like syntax highlighting, code completion, Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Code::Blocks?

- i dont like the default Code blocks colors and layouts, however its customizable and its more of personal preference Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Recommendations to others considering Code::Blocks:

Code blocks is an easy to use IDE/Code editor and it works on multiple OS. If you are coming from Visual Studio, give code::blocks a try. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Code::Blocks solving and how is that benefiting you?

I need an IDE/code editor on Linux that would be similar enough to Visual Studio in Windows without too much re-learning new keys/short cuts Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Program Development

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

10/27/2016

"Excelent experience working with C language"

5/5

What do you like best about Code::Blocks?

Easy interface, you can navigate quickly through all options and always know where to find things you are looking for. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Code::Blocks?

it's a Little annoying when you are usin Windows and you need to install all the plugins neccesary, but other than that, no problem, Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Likhit K.

Full stack developer

Information Technology and Services

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

1/22/2016

"Code Blocks - My First and Best IDE."

4.5/5

What do you like best about Code::Blocks?

The best IDE to start working with C / C++ best suited for the starters to begin without having prior knowledge about these languages. Auto correction/completion telling user about his unused variables and highlighting or indentation will help to overcome the problem. Adding libraries is pretty easy compared to other product. Free to work with. Work independent of environment whether it is Ubuntu or Windows. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Code::Blocks?

Sometimes it crashes even if a small program is running. Work needs to be done on the user interface. Some of the most widely used plugins are not available. Need to keep track of previous compiled information. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Recommendations to others considering Code::Blocks:

Depending on the operating system you are working with, it best suits Windows users. It is very user-friendly with color tagging and many more features. Similar products are available in the market, make sure you use the product that suits you best. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Code::Blocks solving and how is that benefiting you?

Working as software developers, it best suits all the requirements needed for development. Many compilers found in a single IDE. Not many problems you will face while running this product. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Munendra S.

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

1/20/2016

"Best multi-support compiler"

4.5/5

What do you like best about Code::Blocks?

CodeBlocks is an IDE with multi-complier support specifically for C/C++ languages. The support for code blocks is good by open source community. Code Blocks is available on different OS. Best suited for Windows user because of lack any other good ide for compilation. It is simple and easy to use. Compiler plugins are easily available. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Code::Blocks?

CodeBlocks takes slow to load. 3-party plug-in support need to be improved. IDE crashes are too frequent and GUI needs somework. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Recommendations to others considering Code::Blocks:

If you are using Windows then Code Block is best choice. It is so simple with not much learning. Try it once, you would make this as your default IDE for all purposes. Slow too load hence, for large projects patience is a must. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Code::Blocks solving and how is that benefiting you?

Code Blocks is the default IDE for compilation of any C/C++ programme. For all educational purpose Code block has been used

Benefits:

It is simple and easier to use. Not much per-requisite is required.

Multi-compiler support

Open source community Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Harish S.

Student

Computer Software

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

1/22/2016

"Simple and great programming IDE"

4.5/5

What do you like best about Code::Blocks?

Code blocks is a free programming IDE. It supports C, C++, OpenGL and more programming languages. For beginners code block provides free installed plugins, and many other plugins can be installed based on requirements. It has simple interface and easy to use. Provides suggestion and indentation for code writing. It consumes less Ram and memory and light weight software, it can be installed easily. It supports multiple platforms like Linux, windows etc. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Code::Blocks?

Sometime takes more time to load, Also programs get crashes when large file is executed. Code bock is not suitable for large programs which include graphics, images etc. Some plugins won't get install properly. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Recommendations to others considering Code::Blocks:

For program beginners code block is really cool IDE to start. It is simple and easy to use. For simple programs it is best one but for large programs code block is not suitable. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Code::Blocks solving and how is that benefiting you?

I executes many programs daily with code blocks. It is providing great support for me. Initially i was using code block for C but due to its other language supports no am using for C++, OpenGL etc. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.